So I have a stock 2000 Ford F150 Supercab 5.4L 4X2. I'v decided to get some Nitto Terra Grapplers due to looks and cost, as well as good off-road performance.

The place im buying from says that a 265/75/16 will rub, but a 265/70/16 will not...is this true?

 

Depends on the wheel. Neither will rub using the OEM 16x7 wheels or an aftermarket 16x8 with 4.5 inches of backspacing.

 

It's the OEM wheel.

 

Neither will rub.

 

Wandell, I think your right, but how do you know for sure? I cannot mess this up. Also will the truck be noticably slower with a 31.5in tire vs. a 29in?

I see that you answer almost every question in the wheels and tires section. I think you know what your talking about.

 

Because he's the man

 

Thanks Mike!
I don't know why tire/wheel sizes stick in my head, but they do. I've seen several members here and FTW running 265/75-16's on stock 97-03 4x2 F-150's and they all say they have no rubbing. I've also seen several say they fit 285/75-16's using oem wheels without any rubbing, but I think those just look too stuffed on a stock 4x2.
Also, with a v6, you are gonna notice the difference going from a 29 to a 32 inch tire.

 

I agree. It's the 5.4